One Good Thing A Day – Project Day 11 – Happy Birthday Tata! & Iron Chef Michiba
Feb 02
Today is my Father’s Birthday! Happy Birthday Tata! I sent him some goodies from Japan….. like an instant curry from Iron Chef (Japanese/Better Iron Chef Show) Rokusaburo Michiba! We used to watch the show on TV together all the time and always loved his cooking and presentation style, so when I found the curry, I just had to send it over! By far, my favorite chefs from the show...
Potato + Cheese + Bacon + Vending Machine =
Jan 31
That’s right, potato and cheese potage. Along with many other selections of soups and even sometimes *Oden , everything is available in random vending manchines in Japan. *Oden is a popular cold weather soup that includes simmering tofu, fish cakes, daikon (radish) and many other ingredients. Very easy to find in convenience stores all across...
Summer Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad
Jul 19
Lately the weather in Tokyo has been unbelievably hot and humid. Though uncomfortable to stay in the city with this weather, it got me in the mood to make my fun avocado tomato pasta salad (a favorite at home). It’s a great summer dish that’s quick, very healthy, and just looks like a “happy” dish.Ingredients: 2 cups pasta 2 ripe avocado cherry tomatoes (as many as you...